CSPRC5-MIDTERM EXAM

Which statement best describes ASCII codes?

• ASCII codes are 8-bit character codes.

• ASCII codes consist of binary and hexadecimal characters.

• ASCII codes are a 7-bit character code representing unique characters.

• ASCII codes are primarily used for encoding images.

What is the purpose of an assembly language?

• To communicate directly with a computer's hardware.

• To create high-level programming languages.

• To perform complex mathematical calculations.

• To design graphical user interfaces.

Which of the following is NOT a component of an assembly language instruction?

• Mnemonic

• Opcode

• Operand

• Variable

Turbo Assembler (TASM) is primarily used for:

• Web development

• Software development

• Database management

• Graphic design

What does the .data section in assembly language code represent?

• It contains the actual code of the program.

• It declares initialized data.

• It defines the memory model for the program.

• It specifies the stack size.

Which register is typically used to point to data in assembly language programming?

• AX

• CX

• DX

• BX

The purpose of the mov instruction in assembly language is to:

• Add two numbers together.

• Move data between registers or memory locations.

• Print a string to the console.

• Terminate the program.

 

What does the int 21h instruction do in assembly language programming?

• Adds two numbers together.

• Multiplies two numbers.

• Invokes a DOS interrupt for various functions.

• Executes conditional branching.

Which section of the assembly language code contains the actual code of the program?

• .data

• .stack

• .code

• .model

Which memory model is used in the provided assembly language sample code?

• Medium

• Large

• Small

• Huge